Exotic-Invasive Plant Treatment Services

The Suwannee River Water Management District is seeking bids for invasive plant control services across multiple tracts in Hamilton, Columbia, Alachua, Bradford, Suwannee, and Lafayette Counties, Florida. The project aims to manage and eradicate invasive plant species in areas such as Edwards Bottomlands, Mallory Swamp, Troy Springs Addition, Ruth Springs, Adams, 6 Bridge, Levings, Santa Fe Swamp, and Lake Rowell, with the possibility of adding similar sites identified during the course of the work. The contractor will be responsible for implementing targeted treatments to reduce high-density and persistent invasive infestations, supporting the District’s broader goals of restoring and maintaining natural communities as outlined in their Land Management Plan. This effort may involve follow-up treatments in previously addressed areas and will contribute to long-term ecological health. The contract, titled "Exotic-Invasive Plant Treatment Services," was posted on March 15, 2024, with a response deadline of April 2, 2024. It is managed under solicitation number ITB-08302 and falls under the NAICS code 441110, which pertains to landscaping services. Interested vendors can contact the primary point of contact, Sharon Hingson, via email or phone for further information. The project emphasizes collaboration with qualified service providers to ensure effective invasive species management aligned with environmental restoration objectives in the region.